The 75th Emmy Awards, an illustrious celebration of television excellence, took place last night, making a triumphant return after it was postponed last year due to the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Hosted by the charismatic Anthony Anderson, the event saw The Bear on FX/Hulu, Beef on Netflix, and HBO’s Succession emerge as the evening’s standout victors, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Succession clinched the Best Drama Series award for the third consecutive year, a testament to its enduring appeal and critical acclaim. The series, which has recently concluded, also garnered accolades for Outstanding Drama Series, with Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook taking home the awards for Best Actor and Actress in a Drama, respectively. Matthew Macfadyen’s exceptional performance earned him the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Drama category, further solidifying the show’s dominance with additional wins in Directing and Writing for a Drama Series.
FX/Hulu’s The Bear made a remarkable impact, securing six Emmys, including the prestigious Best Comedy Series. The event witnessed a poignant moment when Christina Applegate received a standing ovation while presenting the award for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series to The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri.
“Oh my God, you’re totally shaming my disability by standing up,” Applegate joked, referring to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. “Ayo, get your ass up here.”
Edebiri’s acceptance speech was notably concise and heartfelt, as she expressed gratitude towards her parents in the audience.
“Probably not a dream to immigrate to this country and have your child be like, ‘I want to do improv,’” Edebiri said, referring to her Barbadian mother and Nigerian father. “You’re real ones.”
Beef emerged as the winner of the Best Limited/Anthology Series, contributing to its impressive haul of five awards. Meanwhile, Paul Walter Hauser clinched the Supporting Actor award for his role in Black Bird on Apple TV+. Notably absent from this year’s winners list was Ted Lasso, a previous award favorite, as reported by Variety.
Quinta Brunson, last year’s Emmy winner for Writing on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, triumphed again, this time in the Lead Actress in a Comedy category. Jennifer Coolidge continued her Emmy-winning streak, securing her second consecutive award for her role in The White Lotus on HBO, this year in the Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category, a shift from her win in the Limited Series category last year.
Niecy Nash-Betts delivered a stirring acceptance speech as she won the Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix. She dedicated her win to “every Black and Brown woman who have gone unheard, yet overpoliced,” leaving a powerful impact on the audience and viewers alike.
This year’s Emmys not only celebrated the exceptional talent and storytelling in television but also highlighted the diverse and dynamic nature of the industry, setting a compelling precedent for future ceremonies.
